Healthcare Services Group, Inc. Reports Q1 2022 Results

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Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HCSG) reported Q1 2022 revenue of $426.8 million and a net income of $11.3 million, or $0.15 per share. The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2125 per share, marking the 75th consecutive increase since 2003. CEO Ted Wahl noted effective labor management and inflation pass-throughs contributed to financial improvement. The firm aims to align cost of services with its historical target of 86% by year-end, despite ongoing workforce and supply chain challenges. Cash outflow from operations was $30.2 million.

Positive

• Q1 revenue of $426.8 million reflects strong performance.
• Net income of $11.3 million indicates profitability.
• Quarterly dividend increased, showing commitment to shareholder returns.
• Expectation to align cost of services with 86% target by year-end.

Negative

• Direct cost of services at 87.5% indicates rising operational costs.
• Cash outflow of $30.2 million raises liquidity concerns.
• Challenges in workforce availability and inflation impact future operations.

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:HCSG) (the “Company”) reported for the three months ended March 31, 2022 revenue of $426.8 million and net income of $11.3 million, or $0.15 per basic and diluted common share. The Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2125 per common share, the 75^th consecutive increase since the initiation of dividend payments in 2003.

Ted Wahl, Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Overall, I am pleased with our start to the year. More efficient labor management, specifically related to premium pay programs and overtime, along with the catch-up of food inflation pass-through increases and continued progress on our service agreement modification efforts, all contributed to improved financial outcomes in the quarter.”

Mr. Wahl continued, “We remain actively engaged with our customers to modify our service agreements to adjust for the extraordinary inflation experienced over the past year, as well as account for future inflation on a real-time basis. We expect these service agreement modifications to be completed by the end of Q2, with a goal of exiting the year with cost of services in line with our historical target of 86%.”

Mr. Wahl concluded, “Looking ahead, while the industry continues to face workforce availability, inflation and supply chain challenges, we are encouraged by the most recent, positive facility census trends. We remain confident in our ability to execute on our near-term objectives and the long-term growth outlook for the Company remains as strong as ever, given the increasing resonance of our value proposition and the attractive demographics.”

First Quarter Results

Revenue for the quarter was $426.8 million, with housekeeping & laundry and dining & nutrition segment revenues of $201.7 million and $225.1 million, respectively.

Direct cost of services was reported at $373.3 million, or 87.5%. Cost of services was impacted by increases in labor and supply costs. The Company expects the aforementioned service agreement modifications to be completed throughout the first half of 2022, with a goal of exiting the year with cost of services in line with its historical target of 86%.

Housekeeping & laundry and dining & nutrition segment margins were 10.1% and 4.2%, respectively.

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) was reported at $35.7 million; after adjusting for the $3.8 million decrease in deferred compensation, actual SG&A was $39.5 million. The Company expects 2022 SG&A to approximate 8.5% to 9.5%.

The Company reported an effective tax rate of 28.2% and expects a 2022 tax rate of 24% to 26%.

Cash outflow from operations for the quarter was $30.2 million and was impacted by a $27.2 million increase in accounts receivable primarily related to the timing of cash collections and a $24.9 million increase in accrued payroll. DSO for the quarter was 68 days.

Dividend

The Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2125 per common share, payable on June 24, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 20, 2022. This represents the 76^th consecutive quarterly cash dividend payment, as well as the 75^th consecutive increase since the initiation of quarterly cash dividend payments in 2003.

Conference Call and Upcoming Events

The Company will host a conference call on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss its results for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The call may be accessed via phone at 1 (888) 330-3451, Conference ID: 4431380. The call will be simultaneously webcast under the “Events & Presentations” section of the Investor Relations page on the Company’s website, www.hcsg.com. A replay of the webcast will also be available on the website for one year following the date of the earnings call.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release and any schedules incorporated by reference into it may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws, which are not historical facts but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our business and industry, and our beliefs and assumptions. Words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “estimates,” “will,” “goal,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by us that any of our plans will be achieved. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Such forward-looking information is also subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks arising from our providing services to the healthcare industry, primarily providers of long-term care; the impact of and future effects of the COVID-19 pandemic or other potential pandemics; having a significant portion of our consolidated revenues contributed by one customer during the three months ended March 31, 2022; credit and collection risks associated with the healthcare industry; our claims experience related to workers’ compensation and general liability insurance (including any litigation claims, enforcement actions, regulatory actions and investigations arising from personal injury and loss of life related to COVID-19); the effects of changes in, or interpretations of laws and regulations governing the healthcare industry, our workforce and services provided, including state and local regulations pertaining to the taxability of our services and other labor-related matters such as minimum wage increases; the Company's expectations with respect to selling, general, and administrative expense; the impact of the concluded Securities and Exchange Commission investigation and related class action lawsuit and the risk factors described in Part I of our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 under “Government Regulation of Customers,” “Service Agreements and Collections,” and “Competition” and under Item IA. “Risk Factors" in such Form 10K.

These factors, in addition to delays in payments from customers and/or customers in bankruptcy, have resulted in, and could continue to result in, significant additional bad debts in the near future. Additionally, our operating results would be adversely affected by continued inflation particularly if increases in the costs of labor and labor-related costs, materials, supplies and equipment used in performing services (including the impact of potential tariffs and COVID-19) could not be passed on to our customers.

In addition, we believe that to improve our financial performance we must continue to obtain service agreements with new customers, retain and provide new services to existing customers, achieve modest price increases on current service agreements with existing customers and/or maintain internal cost reduction strategies at our various operational levels. Furthermore, we believe that our ability to sustain the internal development of managerial personnel is an important factor impacting future operating results and the successful execution of our projected growth strategies. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in that regard.

Healthcare Services Group, Inc. is the largest national provider of professional housekeeping, laundry and dietary services to long-term care and related health care facilities.

HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share data)
		For the Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2022				2021
Revenues		$	426,811			$	407,751
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of services provided			373,262				336,619
Selling, general and administrative			35,736				39,987
Income from operations			17,813				31,145
Other (expense) income, net:
Investment and other (loss) income, net			(2,032	)			1,807
Income before income taxes			15,781				32,952
Income tax expense			4,452				8,299
Net income		$	11,329			$	24,653
Basic earnings per common share		$	0.15			$	0.33
Diluted earnings per common share		$	0.15			$	0.33
Cash dividends declared per common share		$	0.21250			$	0.20750
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding			74,326				75,003
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding			74,333				75,224

HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (in thousands)
	March 31, 2022				December 31, 2021
Cash and cash equivalents	$	32,899			$	70,794
Marketable securities, at fair value		107,171				114,396
Accounts and notes receivable, net		319,095				293,388
Other current assets		65,662				67,804
Total current assets		524,827				546,382
Property and equipment, net		26,702				28,102
Notes receivable - long-term		27,923				29,259
Goodwill		75,529				74,755
Other intangible assets, net		19,587				20,805
Deferred compensation funding		39,012				46,691
Other assets		32,936				31,535
Total Assets	$	746,516			$	777,529
Accrued insurance claims - current	$	25,316			$	24,310
Other current liabilities		148,988				166,815
Total current liabilities		174,304				191,125
Accrued insurance claims — long-term		67,134				65,084
Deferred compensation liability — long-term		39,157				46,888
Lease liability — long-term		10,588				11,299
Other long term liabilities		8,696				10,456
Stockholders' equity		446,637				452,677
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$	746,516			$	777,529

 

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Theodore Wahl

President and Chief Executive Officer

Matthew J. McKee

Chief Communications Officer

215-639-4274

investor-relations@hcsgcorp.com

Source: Healthcare Services Group, Inc.

FAQ

What are the Q1 2022 financial results for HCSG?

Healthcare Services Group reported Q1 2022 revenue of $426.8 million and net income of $11.3 million.

What dividend was declared by HCSG in Q1 2022?

HCSG declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2125 per share.

How does HCSG plan to manage its cost of services?

HCSG aims to modify service agreements to align costs with its historical target of 86%.

What challenges is HCSG currently facing?

The company is facing challenges related to workforce availability, inflation, and supply chain issues.

When will the HCSG conference call take place?

The HCSG conference call is scheduled for April 20, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.